'Kentish Belle' July 22nd

[Train Maniac]

Hi guys
So im rather confused. According to Railwaytouring.net https://www.railwaytouring.net/the-kentish-belle-august 'Bahamas' will be returning via Marden. However according to RTT https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U52291/2021-07-22/detailed it goes via Maidstone East.
Which one is correct?

 

[30907]

Given that the tour operator times are only approximate, I would go with the timings and routing on RTT.

 

[midlandred]

RTT says diesel hauled. Is the steam loco cancelled ‘cos of the hot weather?

 

[Train Maniac]

RTT says diesel hauled. Is the steam loco cancelled ‘cos of the hot weather?

I think RTT always says diesel hauled for railtours.

 

[30907]

I think RTT always says diesel hauled for railtours.

It's whatever timing load in the system that will create the right timings. Same applies to many DMU services.

 

[32475]

Can anyone confirm today's haulage? I'd heard that Bahamas might cause gauging issues

 

[3973EXL]

Can anyone confirm today's haulage? I'd heard that Bahamas might cause gauging issues

45596 with 47245 on rear.

Return reported as via Beckenham J vice Catford Loop.

 

[32475]

Many thanks 3973EXL !

 

[nigelpryor1]

today the man of Kent was a great sight here at Ramsgate with Bahamas 45596 on the front and a class 47 on back

 

[midlandred]

Thanks all for the responses - great sight this morning through Minster

 

[midlandred]

Sorry it’s so late!